The Lube Episode

Personal lubricants make sex more fun–but not all of them are created equal. We’re covering how to find ones you’ll love and the ingredients to avoid.

Guest: Wirecutter writer Bianca Alba

Products we recommend:

Best water-based lube: Aloe Cadabra Natural AloeBest thinner water-based lube: Coconu Water BasedBest silicone lube: ÜberlubeBest hybrid lube: Sliquid SilkBest oil-based lube: Coconu Oil BasedBianca recommends: Vuvla-shaped candle mold

Additional reading :

The 6 Best Personal Lubricants of 2025The 5 Best Vibrators of 2025 The Best Anal Toys How to Clean Sex Toys

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The Wirecutter Show is a podcast offering expert advice on everyday products that will make your life better. Each week, co-hosts Christine Cyr Clisset and Caira Blackwell, alongside producer Rosie Guerin, speak with Wirecutter’s best-in-class journalists and other expert guests for actionable advice, surprising life hacks, and delightful product discoveries. From which stand-mixer will last you a lifetime, to the best way to travel with pets, to figuring out if your smart lock is spying on you, The Wirecutter Show gives you straightforward solutions based on years of rigorous and independent product testing by more than 140 Wirecutter journalists.

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